Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201035599 - Employee Suffers Partial Amputation Using Press Brake

Accident Summary Nr: 201035599 -- Report ID: 0950635 -- Event Date: 11/11/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120226535	12/08/2003	3444	332321	K & J Wire Products Corp

Abstract: On November 11, 2003, Employee #1 was working as an operator in a press brake (WYSONG Greensboro model 2572, Serial Number PB 37-166, 25-ton capacity). The job being fabricated was a small shelf clip. The stroke of the press brake was initiated and completed by foot pedal operation. The profile desired in the finished part was created by the two small halves of the die, fixed on the lower stationary base and the (moving) upper ram. During one of those press brake cycles Employee #1's left index finger tip was caught between the two dies during the downward ram stroke and was amputated. Employee #1 was treated for his injuries but was not hospitalized.

Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, CAUGHT BETWEEN, RAM

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120226535			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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